Secrets Of Ancient Egypt

Explore the mysteries of tombs, temples, mummies, and pyramids 

Comprising the fertile banks of the Nile River and the dusty edges of the Sahara, Egypt developed one of the worlds earliest advanced civilizations. For millenniaafter the pharaohs fell and sand reclaimed the Sphinxthe mysteries of this ancient people have fascinated scientists and laymen alike. Featuring leaders in the fields of biology, archaeology, geology, zoology, and Egyptology, these four documentaries seek to reveal what was hidden, unearthing the mysteries of the great civilization by calling on the power of modern science. 

Secrets of the Pharaohs: A Quest for Ancient DNADid genetics lead to the downfall of Tutankhamens dynasty?
 
Oasis of the Golden MummiesArchaeologist Zahi Hawass excavates a catacomb filled with mummies to learn the legacy of a lost people.

Secrets of the SandsA former Apollo program scientist looks beneath the sands of the Sahara to discover the origins of the pyramids.
 
The Sacred Animals of the PharaohsHow did the ancient world view animals? A massive cache of mummified creatures provides clues. 

Upplagd i sortimentet: 5 augusti, 2017